Master (S. Herdir; Orthor) was a form of address which expressed valuation. Master originally designated a man of learning, a Scholar or Craftsman but later also a teacher. In Middle-earth the title was also used by heads of Guilds and other organisations as well as by elected leaders of settlements or councils. It was also used as a formal address for any respected person.
Among the Northmen of Rhovanion The term Master (Rh. Maegster or Meistari) often designated a Townsmaster or Mayor (S. Condir), for example the Master of Lake-Town. In the late Númenórean administrative system the Turi (Q. "Masters") or Patriarchs (Q. Atarturi) were the most influential Clan-leaders who elected the "Faino" (Q. "Thain") of a free Shire.
See also[]
- Caravan-masters
- Customs-master
- Gorod
- Gwir
- Herdir
- Heron
- Heru
- Hîr
- Khêro
- Kherū
- Master of Buckland
- Masters of isengard
- Master of keys
- Orthor
- Ranks
- Realms-master
- Temple-master
- Tom Bombadil
- Tûr
- Weather-master
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